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66 -- INSTRUMENTS & LABORATORY EQUIPMENT SOL N00421-98-Q-5657 DUE 093098 POC Betty Goddard, Purchasing Agent, (301) 757-2525 This is a notice of intent to negotiate with Fracture Technology Assoc., 2001 Stonesthrow Rd, Bethlehem, PA on an other than full and open competitive basis to purchase (2) automated crack growth systems. The FTA system is the only known automated potential drop method system that can measure high temperature crack lenght measurements. The system must be compatible & interchangeable with existing equipment. The government intents to negotiate on a sole source basis with Fracture Technology Assoc. Written requests for copies of Request for Quotation may be faxed to (301) 757-2526 to the attention of Betty Goddard All responsible sources may submit a quotation which will be considered by the agency. SEE NUMBER Note(s): 1 Posted 09/09/98 (W-SN247254). (0252)

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